Ten Brothers with Camels

by Gladys Yessayan Cretan

Nine uncles are coming to visit! They're coming with camels for a feast at their tenth brother's home. What excitement for the little boy who's waiting for them --for the nine uncles who have such exotic names as Sarkis and Nazaret and Bedros --one a juggler, one a wrestler, one a singer, but all nine are colorful and lovable.

As each uncle approaches, the boy tells about him and counts once more those who have already arrived. 

There's Kosrove the oldest.

He's number One.

And Levon who's quiet.

He makes Two.

There's Manoug, who's fierce.

Manous is Three..